When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Monday, September 22, 2003
GIven that it does appear America the Beautiful is now America the Bought and Paid For, what can be done about it? One thing to do is raise consciousness. Adbusters has embarked on the Unbrand America campaign, and they suggest covering the urban landscape with the 'unbrand' logo -- a black spot.
Adbusters has a number of campaigns going on that aim to undo some of the damage done to community values by the total commercialization of our lives. Campaigns range from Reclaiming Urban Space through Buy Nothing Day, Turn-off TV Day, and Commercial-Free Schools to The Big Question (Is Economic 'Progress' Killing the Planet?).
Check 'em out. Adbusters.
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GIven that it does appear America the Beautiful is now America the Bought and Paid For, what can be done about it? One thing to do is raise consciousness. Adbusters has embarked on the Unbrand America campaign, and they suggest covering the urban landscape with the 'unbrand' logo -- a black spot.
Adbusters has a number of campaigns going on that aim to undo some of the damage done to community values by the total commercialization of our lives. Campaigns range from Reclaiming Urban Space through Buy Nothing Day, Turn-off TV Day, and Commercial-Free Schools to The Big Question (Is Economic 'Progress' Killing the Planet?).
Check 'em out. Adbusters.
Palema
6:20 AM
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